{"id":34724,"date":"2022-07-24T12:03:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=34724"},"modified":"2022-07-24T12:03:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:03:26","slug":"what-size-is-a-youtube-banner-2022-and-how-do-you-optimize-it-for-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-banner-2022-and-how-do-you-optimize-it-for-it","title":{"rendered":"What Size is a YouTube Banner 2022 and How Do You Optimize It For It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edce156c30a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edce156c30a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edce156c30a\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-banner-2022-and-how-do-you-optimize-it-for-it\/#What_Size_is_a_YouTube_Banner_2022_and_How_Do_You_Optimize_It_For_It\" title=\"What Size is a YouTube Banner 2022 and How Do You Optimize It For It?\">What Size is a YouTube Banner 2022 and How Do You Optimize It For It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-banner-2022-and-how-do-you-optimize-it-for-it\/#Recommended_YouTube_banner_size_is_2560_pixels_wide_and_1440_pixels_tall\" title=\"Recommended YouTube banner size is 2560 pixels wide and 1440 pixels tall\">Recommended YouTube banner size is 2560 pixels wide and 1440 pixels tall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-banner-2022-and-how-do-you-optimize-it-for-it\/#Safe_area_in_a_YouTube_banner\" title=\"Safe area in a YouTube banner\">Safe area in a YouTube banner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-youtube-banner-2022-and-how-do-you-optimize-it-for-it\/#Design_elements_to_avoid_in_a_YouTube_banner\" title=\"Design elements to avoid in a YouTube banner\">Design elements to avoid in a YouTube banner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Size_is_a_YouTube_Banner_2022_and_How_Do_You_Optimize_It_For_It\"><\/span>What Size is a YouTube Banner 2022 and How Do You Optimize It For It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"What size is a YouTube banner 2022\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/4EPIray.jpg\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:32% width:auto; max-height:397px; margin:0px 10px;\" align=\"left\">  <\/p>\n<p>What size is a YouTube banner 2022 and how do you optimize it for it? The recommended size for a banner is 2560 pixels wide and 1440 pixels tall. In this article, you will learn what is considered a safe area for banners and what elements to avoid. If you&#8217;re unsure about the correct banner size, read on. Then, you&#8217;ll be well on your way to maximizing the success of your videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_YouTube_banner_size_is_2560_pixels_wide_and_1440_pixels_tall\"><\/span>Recommended YouTube banner size is 2560 pixels wide and 1440 pixels tall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to advertise on YouTube, you&#8217;ll need a banner that&#8217;s at least 2560 pixels wide and 1440 pixels tall. This size is considered safe and should fit within the 16:9 aspect ratio. YouTube will crop the content to fit within a safe area, which is 1546 x 423 pixels, which is the part of the banner that will be viewed on all devices. You can check the recommended YouTube banner size by looking at the preview on different types of devices.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to designing your YouTube banner, keep the following in mind. First, make sure it&#8217;s large and colorful. If possible, include arrows pointing to your logo as a CTA. Another way to draw the eye to your logo is to include an image that&#8217;s easy to read. Adding an interesting background will add some visual interest to your banner, but make sure you don&#8217;t overwhelm the eye with too many shapes or colors.<\/p>\n<p>Next, choose the image format that&#8217;s right for the size of your banner. You can use a PNG template to upload your image to your browser. This format is compatible with any computer, unlike PSD and AI templates which require specific software to use. You can even share the PNG template with a graphic designer to get your video ready for YouTube. Your company&#8217;s YouTube presence is crucial and an expertly designed YouTube banner will maximize the value of the money you spend on videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_area_in_a_YouTube_banner\"><\/span>Safe area in a YouTube banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to ensure that your YouTube banner is seen on mobile phones, you should pay attention to the safe area. YouTube recommends keeping the logo and text within the safe area, which is approximately 1235 x 338 pixels. This area will display the channel art correctly, and the image will scale to fit the mobile screen width. If you want your banner to look good on mobile phones, be sure to choose the right background image.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing an image, make sure that it is in the correct aspect ratio and is in landscape or horizontal orientation. If your image is larger than six MB, consider using a free image format converter. It is also a good idea to place important details in the middle of the banner. Images placed on the sides or extremes can be cut off or appear blurry. You should use a high-resolution JPG image for your YouTube banner.<\/p>\n<p>Using Picmaker is another option for creating a YouTube banner. It has a free design tool as well as templates for different devices. You can use it to create banners for a variety of online services and apps. You can even create your own custom YouTube channel using the mobile app. It&#8217;s very simple to use, and it&#8217;s free. To create a YouTube banner, sign in to Google, click on &#8220;Your channel&#8221; and select the &#8220;Customize your channel&#8221; option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_elements_to_avoid_in_a_YouTube_banner\"><\/span>Design elements to avoid in a YouTube banner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it&#8217;s possible to create an appealing YouTube channel banner, there are some elements you should keep in mind to ensure its success. First, keep the design simple. A YouTube banner should feature a logo or a simple human face. If your video channel features abstract paintings, try to find recognizable images for your banner. You can find them at Pexels. If you want your banner to be a success, make sure it is professionally created and follows the correct design elements.<\/p>\n<p>For the best possible effect, choose a size that fits the screen. YouTube allows you to use one image per banner, so be sure to choose one that&#8217;s big enough to fit on any size. Don&#8217;t make your banner too small. The banner must be 2560 pixels wide by 1440 pixels tall, so it won&#8217;t stretch on television displays. In addition, you should choose an image with a resolution of at least 2560 x 1440 pixels.<\/p>\n<p>Another design element to keep in mind is typeface. Although a YouTube banner may have several colors and fonts, they should not be too busy. Using too many typefaces will only confuse viewers and detract from the message. A YouTube badge is also distracting. Don&#8217;t use one unless you have an ad sponsor. 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